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It’s Thursday, July 17. On this day in 1941, Yankees legend Joe DiMaggio's remarkable 56-game hitting streak came to an end during a game against the Indians, a feat that captivated the nation and remains one of baseball's most enduring records.

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► The Royals acquired utility Adam Frazier from the Pirates in exchange for minor league infielder Cam Devanney to bolster their veteran bench presence and leadership. (More)

► Rangers ace Nathan Eovaldi, despite not being selected for the All-Star game due to falling short of qualifying innings after a triceps injury, was awarded a $100,000 All-Star bonus by the team. (More)

► Twins star Byron Buxton criticized the ABS challenge system used during the All-Star Game, declaring "I ain't a fan" due to its potential to complicate the game and enable betting on strikes. (See Details)

► Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte's home was burglarized during the All-Star break while he was playing in the game in Atlanta, resulting in the theft of numerous personal items and jewelry. (More)

► The 49ers reportedly signed second-round pick Alfred Collins to a four-year, $10.3 million contract, making him the third second-rounder from this year's draft to agree to terms. (More)

► Chargers running back Najee Harris is expected to start training camp on the non-football injury list due to a superficial eye injury sustained in a Fourth of July fireworks accident, but reports indicate a brief absence. (More)

► Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons, entering the final year of his rookie contract without an extension, expressed confidence amid recent lucrative deals for other pass rushers and his teammates. (See Details)

► Bills quarterback Josh Allen, the reigning NFL MVP, expressed that he would gladly trade the next 10 MVP awards for a single Super Bowl victory, viewing individual honors as secondary to team success. (More)

► Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson claimed the Eagles traded him to Houston because they were "scared of a competitor," citing his intense competitive nature and incidents like a practice scuffle and an ejection. (See Details)

► The Buccaneers unveiled new white "Creamsicle" throwback uniforms, featuring the original 1976 design with orange numbers and a 50th-season patch, to be worn during their Week 3 home opener. (See Video)

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The Latest in Motorsports:

► McLaren CEO Zak Brown called managing Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's rivalry an enjoyable task, praising their fair racing, mutual respect, and hopes it continues through the season amid the team's strong standings. (More)

► Alex Palou's dominant 2025 IndyCar season, with seven wins in 12 races, including the Indianapolis 500, makes it feasible for him to reach a record 10 wins, though he remains focused on each race individually. (More)

► NASCAR issued a forceful response to the request by 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports for a temporary restraining order to reclaim their charter status, arguing that the teams never held the charters. (See Details)

► IndyCar leadership, led by Penske Entertainment VP Michael Montri, is evaluating Iowa Speedway's future on the 2026 schedule, citing improved racing in 2025 but noting challenges with low attendance. (More)

► NASCAR suspended a pair of Rick Ware Racing pit crew members for two NASCAR Cup Series races due to a loose wheel incident involving Cody Ware's No. 51 Ford at Sonoma Raceway. (More)

► The ESPYS awarded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander best male athlete, the Philadelphia Eagles best team, Simone Biles best female athlete and championship performance, Suni Lee best comeback, and more. (See Details)

► Inter Miami star Lionel Messi's streak of scoring multiple goals in five straight matches ended as Miami fell 3-0 vs. FC Cincinnati. (More)

► UNC football coach Bill Belichick countered Robert Kraft's claim that hiring him was a "big risk" for the Patriots, asserting that he took a significant risk accepting the head coaching role in 2000. (See Details)

► Oakmont Country Club suspended Wyndham Clark for damaging the locker room during the U.S. Open, with reinstatement contingent on repaying damages, contributing to a charity, and completing counseling or anger management sessions. (More)

► The NCAA placed Memphis on 2-year probation, imposed a $30,000 fine, and vacated basketball wins after finding academic fraud by a former counselor who paid softball players to cheat for a hoops athlete. (See Details)

► FOX Sports and Barstool Sports are nearing a deal that would feature Dave Portnoy on the Big Noon Kickoff college football pregame show and incorporate additional Barstool content on FS1. (More)

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